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Trump appears to have fallen asleep at Memorial Day event ahead of Walter Reed’s health checkup; watch

By WEB DESK TEAM
May 26, 2026 2 Min Read
Comments Off on Trump appears to have fallen asleep at Memorial Day event ahead of Walter Reed’s health checkup; watch

president Donald Trump Highlights National Memorial Day events Monday afternoon at Arlington National Cemetery. Trump’s apparently inappropriate gesture made headlines as Pete Hegseth and J.D. Vance joined the President of the United States for a serious gathering.

Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, May 25, in Washington, DC, United States. (Bloomberg)
Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, May 25, in Washington, DC, United States. (Bloomberg)

Many who watched the livestream of the event noted that Trump was apparently “sleeping” while Pete Hegseth spoke at the event. Videos of Trump standing with his eyes closed for long periods of time have gone viral on social media, especially in the context of reports that the 79-year-old Trump has a disturbed sleep cycle.

It prompted more speculation just a day before Trump was set to visit Walter Reed Hospital. Maryland Attend his annual event on Tuesday healthy Clean up.

Here is the viral video:

Trump’s health has been in the spotlight since the early days of his presidency, as President Joe Biden’s health has made headlines amid accusations of a cover-up. But the White House insists the president remains fit to carry out his duties.

Also read: Trump health update: US president says he’s known son ‘for a long time’; bizarre comments online leave people scratching their heads

White House physician Sean Barbarella revealed this year that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. Barbarella added that the disease is common among people his age and does not pose a serious threat to Trump’s health.

However, his sleep cycle remains a major issue of discussion, especially in the context of the ongoing war in Iran and the upcoming midterm elections this November.

Trump allegedly has erratic sleep patterns

Trump’s sleeping patterns make headlines for the first time The Daily Beast published a report An analysis of Trump’s late-night Truth Social posts found that Trump gets about four hours of sleep a day, which is significantly less for someone his age. The report sparked a firestorm over Trump’s health, especially since live video showed him visibly dozing during public appearances.

Also read: Trump Cognitive Test: US President unpacks cognitive test issues, slams health concerns

When asked about the incident, Trump insisted he had been “resting” his eyes and attributed his reaction to boredom. But experts have raised concerns about sleep patterns, stressing that it can lead to late-night anxiety and affect decision-making. There have also been questions about Trump’s fitness to carry out his executive duties due to the very public nature of the incident in which he apparently slept.

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